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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.85, 1,499.79 and 621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.85, 1,499.79 and 621.10 is: 857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.85 : 1,499.79 = 621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.85/1,499.79 = 621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.85x = 1,499.79 × 621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.85x = 931,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,519.57/1,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.08

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